I usually get the same people gifts every year and they're all pretty much variations on the same things. Mom likes candles and earrings. Dad likes aftershave. But now I have a 4 year old little sister to buy for and her 6 year old sister and I'm excited! I'm going to get them books. Last year books were a hit. I don't know what books, though.

I usually get the same people gifts every year and they're all pretty much variations on the same things. Mom likes candles and earrings. Dad likes aftershave. But now I have a 4 year old little sister to buy for and her 6 year old sister and I'm excited! I'm going to get them books. Last year books were a hit. I don't know what books, though.

Books are the best. Livi's current favs include books by Bob Staake, books by Melanie Watt, and books about her favorite Characters (Scooby Doo, My Little Pony). I love kid books!

_________________"T-shirts are not allowed in heaven, Karyn. They don't do casual Fridays." - Amandabear

I'm making lots of my family coffee gift baskets. . . with my free weekly markouts. At least Starbucks is good for something, right? I plan to put a pound of coffee, a box of tea, a couple mugs and then bake some biscotti and cookies.

For my mom I'm getting her the same plus lots of bath items, hair products and maybe some books.

I'm making lots of my family coffee gift baskets. . . with my free weekly markouts. At least Starbucks is good for something, right? I plan to put a pound of coffee, a box of tea, a couple mugs and then bake some biscotti and cookies.

For my mom I'm getting her the same plus lots of bath items, hair products and maybe some books.

I miss my markouts! They used to keep so many people happy. Also, one year my mum made me buy bearista bears for all the kids in our family because I could get them so cheap.

I have NO IDEA what to get for Boyfriend's mother. She's the most difficult person on the planet to buy things for. All she ever asks for is books, but she never really reads so I don't really get the point. All I've come up with so far is cross stitching something for her, because even then if it's shiitake she can't complain about it because I might have slaved over that for MONTHS.

I have a few nerdy gift ideas for my boyfriend in my brain. We found Mar a nice cat lounge we are going to buy from Amazon. For my dad I have a few ideas from Pyramid Collection. However my mom, step dad and a few people on my boyfriend's side is still up in the air.

What is a good gift for a late 20-something chick who likes cute, high end, hates clutter (I was thinking a gift basket of candles and and useful home things)?

Good chapter books for a 8 year old boy who likes super heroes and wrestling?

Any nerdy-video game-horror type things for my boyfriend?

What are some good gifts to keep on hand for people that stop by - under $10?

I have NO IDEA what to get for Boyfriend's mother. She's the most difficult person on the planet to buy things for. All she ever asks for is books, but she never really reads so I don't really get the point. All I've come up with so far is cross stitching something for her, because even then if it's shiitake she can't complain about it because I might have slaved over that for MONTHS.

Amazon or B&N gift certificate? That's only good if you're okay with spending an unembarassingly small amount of money on her, unlike myself :D

_________________"T-shirts are not allowed in heaven, Karyn. They don't do casual Fridays." - Amandabear

Last year I failed at Christmas for everyone except a cousin-in-law, so I am going to try not to suck as much this year. Creating and buying Christmas presents is usually one of my all time favorite things, but last year I had a 3 month old baby, serious depression, and no cash.

I want to knit a hat for my mother-in-law, because last year I knit her a hat and it was way too small. Comically too small.

Hoping to send cookies to some of my family members back east. That's something I almost always end up doing.

Want to get some sort of instrument for my kid. He loves instruments. Maybe a little kid sized guitar? Or a little kid sized piano. He's already got several rinky dink keyboards that he likes a lot and some fun percussion stuff (bell stick, tambourine, egg shaker, etc).

No idea for my spouse.

I'm currently collecting little odds and ends for my sister, whose birthday is on Christmas. Every year I try to send her a box of stuff specifically for her birthday. So far I think I have some soap for her, and that's it. Not my most successful year so far.

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread, I literally have no idea what to get for my husband, I'm unemployed & for the first time ever I have none of my own money. It seems weird to spend his money on him... I always remember my dad giving my mum money to get his Xmas presents though so maybe it's normal?!

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread, I literally have no idea what to get for my husband, I'm unemployed & for the first time ever I have none of my own money. It seems weird to spend his money on him... I always remember my dad giving my mum money to get his Xmas presents though so maybe it's normal?!

It is weird, but it happens. Ask him what he wants then you get an idea of a price range. My husband asked for a pair of $350 headphones. I can't help but think he's insane.

_________________"T-shirts are not allowed in heaven, Karyn. They don't do casual Fridays." - Amandabear

glad to see i'm not the only one thinking about christmas way too early. i've been thinking about it since like august. i love giving gifts to people, especially making things for them. i just remember i have a soap kit, maybe i'll give soap to some of my friends!

for my 15 year old sister: a painting of outer space done by me, and some other things from her wishlistmom: hazelnut coffee and probably a book that she'll ask fordad: lindor chocolates and something from his wishlistmy friend dan: a painting of a skeleton also done by meother friends: fudge and cookies, shortbread and gingerbread.

my budget this year is about $150 so i'm going to be making most of the gifts. i typically don't give cards but i'll have a lot of free time in december (no exams) so it will keep me entertained. :D

Look on thinkgeek.com, I'm sure you'll find something. They have a lot of great stocking stuffers, at least. I suggest signing up for the mailing list and waiting awhile, they put out great coupon codes closer to the holidays.

_________________"I feel like it's not a real political discussion if I'm not morally opposed to something I don't understand." - ndpittman

The tree is his penis // it's very exciting // when held up to his mouth // the lights are all lighting // his eyes start a-bulging // in unbridled glee // the tree is his penis // its beauty, effulgent -amandabear

Look on thinkgeek.com, I'm sure you'll find something. They have a lot of great stocking stuffers, at least. I suggest signing up for the mailing list and waiting awhile, they put out great coupon codes closer to the holidays.

I agree with this, Think Geek is awesome. Last year I got Boyfriend a console from there that plays 8- and 16-bit games, and a few of his favourite games from when he was a kid. There's something for everyone on that site!

Also, does your boyfriend play on PC or a console? If you got him a game that he didn't have or hadn't thought of, it would make you seem awesome. It's easy to find recommendations online. Or I can get my boyfriend to suggest something, he works at a game store so he knows everything that's out there.

I agree with this, Think Geek is awesome. Last year I got Boyfriend a console from there that plays 8- and 16-bit games, and a few of his favourite games from when he was a kid. There's something for everyone on that site!

Also, does your boyfriend play on PC or a console? If you got him a game that he didn't have or hadn't thought of, it would make you seem awesome. It's easy to find recommendations online. Or I can get my boyfriend to suggest something, he works at a game store so he knows everything that's out there.

I already am ordering the Atari beer glasses from thinkgeek! As for games I think he will give me a list. He just got a wrestling game that came out today but plays a lot of RockStar games. He has a converter on his computer and has all the old NES & arcade games...If I had the $ I would buy him a TMNT arcade cabinet...